Signed by Author(s)101 pages (complete). Signed by Molly D'Arcy Thompson on the title page. A collection of portraits of Xhosa, Pondo & Thembu, Bhaca & Zulu people capturing the everyday life and surroundings. A calm and amiable book. The dustjacket is worn, creased and scruffed. It is secure and sure. The boards are smart with shelving wear to the edges. Within, the contents are smart, bright, neat and tidy - as if new throughout! fk View more info

309 pages (complete). An invaluable, fascinating history of the earliest Cape inhabitants in Dutch, Latin and English (translations). In genial condition. The edges have some wear and the top edge of the front cover has a knock. There are periodic rust spots throughout the contents. These in no way interfere with the text or the enjoyment of the book. The inside front cover has an ex-libris plate affixed. The contents are benign, comfortable, clear, tight, enthralling. f... View more info

The boards are in a very good condition, except for some minor marks at the back. The front and back end pages show age related marks. Some "bubbling" can be noticed within the back board. Internally clean and tightly bound. This - almost - tall book is complete with 90 pages. [B.K.] View more info

260 pages (complete). A gripping account of the controversy of the return of 'El Negro' to Botswana. This copy is in excellent condition. It is fresh, neat, tidy, clean and expectant. As if almost new from cover to cover. fk View more info

247 pages (complete). In Afrikaans throughout. In good, smart condition. The dustjacket is worn, creased and torn about the extremities. The dj covers are scuffed and rubbed. However, the dj is whole, sturdy and healthy. The green board cover is very dignified and neat. There are very shallow shelf depressions to the corners. The papertrims have mild handling and shelving markings. The contents are sure, clean, bright, firm and confident. fk View more info

Afrikaans and English text. Consists of two volumes, complete. There is only very light and unnoticeable edgewear to the boards of both volumes, and the boards remain strong and square. There is a previous owner's stamp marking on the front end pages of both volumes, and a previous owner's inscription on the front pastedown of Volume I. There are no other markings or inscriptions, and the pages of both books remain pristine, crisp and complete. Both are tightly bound and... View more info

239 pages (complete). A history of the contribution of English-speakers to the history of South Africa. The dustjacket is busy and healthy. There is some light shelving wear to the edges and there is mild scuffing. The boards are smart. Within, the contents are benevolent. They are clean (with some light foxing to the frontis and end papers and with occasional appearances thereon), clear and confident and comfortable. fk View more info

239 pages (complete). A genial over-view of the contribution of English-speaking South Africans to the development of the country. The dustjacket is intact and secure with wear about all edges and seams. It has some mild scuffing. The boards are modest. They have wear to the edges and corners. Within, the contents are clean, clear, smart and amiable. fk View more info

The dust jacket is slightly shelf rubbed; edge worn and chipped. The flaps are clipped at all four corners. It will still look good in cellophane though. The boards are in a very good condition. The pages are somewhat tanned, but the text is still crisp and legible. Internally clean and tightly bound. Complete with 188 pages.Afrikaans language. [B.K.] View more info

This deluxe edition is copy number 24 of only 50 made. It has been bound in the deluxe edition white binding, and the dust jacket has been laminated. The boards are rather rubbed, edge worn and quite foxed. The edges of the boards are a tad discoloured with age as well. Aside from this, the boards remain square and whole. The dust jacket is rubbed and edge worn, with a few creases along the edges. The lamination over the jacket however keeps it whole, intact and bright. ... View more info

Signed by Author(s)216 pages (complete). Signed by Napier Devitt on the title page (dated: Kowie West Oct. 1940). Also included is a handwritten letter from Napier Devitt to a friend (?) principally about a book (about George Rex of Knysna?) that does not appear to have been ultimately published. Dated 25/2/51. Written from "The Cottage, First Avenue, The Hill, Johannesburg". A mild-mannered book in restful condition. The dustjacket is enclosed in a clear celloph... View more info

The boards are shelf rubbed and somewhat edge worn at the corners. Signs of insect damage are visible too. It has been repaired within the spine, although another crack can be noticed within. Internally clean, but occasional age related marks can be noticed. The blocks are deckle edged. Tightly bound and complete with 269 pages. [B.K.] View more info

124 pages (complete). Landscape format. In good, sound condition. The dustjacket is sunned and lightly worn about the edges. It is secure and comfortable. The boards are healthy and sure with some wear about the edges from storage. Within, the contents are most pleasing. The pages are well ordered, clean, clear, confident, generous and assured.Due to weight postal adjustments may be required.[RF31] fk View more info